BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:An Appalachian Summer Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for An Appalachian Summer Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183422 CREATED:20250326T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T185943Z UID:10000012-1753299000-1753299000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:The 5 Browns DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nSupporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n \n The 5 Browns are a classical ensemble consisting of five pianos whose repertoire ranges from beloved concert hall staples to lesser known works. \nTHE EDGE OF THE WORLD \nThe Planets        Gustav Holst / Greg Anderson / The 5 Browns     Mars\, the Bringer of War           Neptune\, the Mystic     Jupiter\, The Bringer of Jollity \nMad Rush       Philip Glass / Melody Brown \nBlackbird       The Beatles / The 5 Browns / The 5 Browns \nVariations on a Theme of Paganini for Two Pianos         Witold Lutoslawski / Deondra and Desirae Brown \nSymphony No. 41\, “Jupiter”   Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / The 5 Browns / The 5 Browns     Molto allegro          \nOver the Rainbow: Fantasy for Five Pianos (based on themes from The Wizard of Oz)      Harold Arlen / Greg Anderson / The 5 Browns \nDreaming\, Op. 15\, No. 3          Amy Beach / Stephen Beus \nThe Edge of the World         Nico Muhly / The 5 Browns     I. Reykjavik     IV. The Night Sky         \nIch ruf zu dir\, Herr         Johann Sebastian Bach / Ferruccio Busoni / Gregory Brown \nDanse Macabre            Camille Saint-Saëns / Greg Anderson / The 5 Browns \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $40 Tier 1$30 Tier 2$20 Tier 3$10 Children (12 and younger) \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The 5 Browns\n \n \n \n \n \n The 5 Browns – Desirae Brown\, Deondra Brown\, Stephen Beus\, Gregory Brown\, and Melody Brown – all attended The Juilliard School in New York\, where they were joined by the Browns’ youngest brother\, Ryan (now retired from the stage). The quintet enjoyed its first wave of critical attention in February of 2002\, when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” and they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. \nThe quintet has garnered extensive coverage from media outlets ranging from The Tonight Show\, Good Morning America\, The Today Show\, Oprah\, and The View\, to CNN\, Fox and Friends\, Public Radio’s Performance Today\, and The New York Times. \nThe 5 Browns have performed in hundreds of the world’s great concert halls\, including Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium (New York)\, the National Center for the Performing Arts (Beijing)\, Suntory Hall (Tokyo)\, the Kimmel Center (Philadelphia)\, Laeiszhalle (Hamburg)\, Orchestra Hall (Chicago)\, Zaryadye Concert Hall (Moscow)\, and the National Concert Hall (Taipei). Individually and collectively\, they have soloed with the National Symphony Orchestra; the Chicago\, Philadelphia\, Vancouver\, New Jersey\, Dallas\, and St. Louis Symphony orchestras; and various other orchestras throughout the US and internationally. \nThe 5 Browns are thrilled to welcome one of their generation’s most electric pianists as a permanent member. Gold medalist at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and frequent soloist in concert halls around the world (including Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall)\, Stephen Beus has performed with The 5 Browns during four previous seasons. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/the-five-browns/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-5-Browns-Dunes-Vista_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133109Z UID:10000033-1753275600-1753275600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: The 5 Browns DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk is a series of four events offering intimate\, behind-the-scenes discussions with select artists from the visual and performing arts worlds appearing on the summer series. ARTtalks include: \nJuly 3 at 5pm — “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck WagnerIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nJuly 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”Cellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES BalletSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet  has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 23 at 1pm — The 5 BrownsA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring\, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The 5 Browns\n \n \n \n \n \n The 5 Browns – Desirae Brown\, Deondra Brown\, Stephen Beus\, Gregory Brown\, and Melody Brown — all attended The Juilliard School in New York\, where they were joined by the Browns’ youngest brother\, Ryan (now retired from the stage). The quintet enjoyed its first wave of critical attention in February of 2002\, when People magazine dubbed them the “Fab Five” and they were featured on Oprah and 60 Minutes. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” \nThe 5 Browns’ music — and the siblings’ child advocacy work — are the subject of the award-winning documentary film The 5 Browns: Digging Through the Darkness\, which was chosen as a “Critic’s Pick” by The New York Times. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-the-5-browns/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classic Concert Series,Classical Music,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-5-Browns-living-room-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195322Z UID:10000023-1752953400-1752953400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Alonzo King LINES Ballet: "Deep River" DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nSupporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation.\n \n \n \n \n \n Alonzo King LINES Ballet travels to Boone with a soulful work created in collaboration with Grammy Award®-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. At the forefront of artistic innovation in ballet\, the celebrated San Francisco-based company is recognized for its impeccable technique\, captivating dancers\, and rich visual works. \nMaster choreographer Alonzo King guides the company with a unique artistic vision\, bending the lines between classical and contemporary aesthetics and drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions. Deep River premiered as part of LINES Ballet’s 40th anniversary season. The moving work melds dance with Black spirituals and invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation. King says that the work is a reminder that “love is the ocean that we rose from\, swim in\, and will one day return to”—and that love can set us free. \n“A striking reminder of the universality King has reclaimed for ballet.” – San Francisco Chronicle \n“Gripping\, urgently beautiful choreography” – San Francisco Chronicle \n“A feast for the eyes” – Boston Globe \nwww.linesballet.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$10 Children (12 and younger) \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Alonzo King\n \n \n \n \n \n Alonzo King has been called a visionary choreographer\, who is altering the way we look at ballet. King calls his works “thought structures” created by the manipulation of energies that exist in matter through laws\, which govern the shapes and movement directions of everything that exists. Named as a choreographer with “astonishing originality” by The New York Times\, Alonzo King has guided LINES Ballet by his unique artistic vision since 1982. \nKing has works in the repertories of the world’s leading ballet and modern companies and has collaborated with distinguished visual artists\, musicians\, and composers across the globe. His work has been recognized for its impact on the cultural fabric of the company’s home in San Francisco\, as well as internationally by the dance world’s most prestigious institutions. \nNamed a Master of Choreography by the Kennedy Center in 2005\, King is the recipient of the NEA Choreographer’s Fellowship\, the Jacob’s Pillow Creativity Award\, the US Artist Award in Dance\, the NY Bessie Award\, the SF Arts Medallion Award\, and the National Dance Project’s Residency and Touring Awards. In 2015\, he received the Doris Duke Artist Award in recognition of his ongoing contributions to the advancement of contemporary dance. King was also named one of America’s “Irreplaceable Dance Treasures” by the Dance Heritage Coalition\, joining historic icons in the field. In 2020\, he was honored with a Dance Magazine Award\, and his choreography appears in the 2023 short film Flower\, produced by and starring Misty Copeland. King was also inducted into the California Hall of Fame in 2022 and received the Minyon Harlin Award from UCSF in 2024 for his service to women and girls with HIV. Furthermore\, Alonzo King’s celebrated ballet Deep River is featured on NEXT at The Kennedy Center—a series on PBS that showcases artists who are at the forefront of their disciplines and serve as culture bearers of the 21st Century. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/alonzo-king-lines-ballet/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/web_C_AlonzoKing_220215_0655.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133146Z UID:10000032-1752847200-1752847200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: Alonzo King LINES Ballet  DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk is a series of four events offering intimate\, behind-the-scenes discussions with select artists from the visual and performing arts worlds appearing on the summer series. ARTtalks include: \nJuly 3 at 5pm — “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck WagnerIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nJuly 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”Cellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES BalletSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet  has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 23 at 1pm — The 5 BrownsA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring\, and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Robert Rosenwasser\n \n \n \n \n \n ROBERT ROSENWASSER is a co-founder of LINES Ballet. As Creative Director\, he oversees each project’s aesthetic and artistic direction at the LINES Ballet company\, including conceptual design and production. Alongside his artistic work with LINES Ballet\, as General Manager for 32 years\, he built the Company’s touring program into one of the nation’s most expansive. \nIn 2018\, Robert Rosenwasser became Executive Director. In addition to his work with LINES Ballet\, he has designed for Ballet de Monte Carlo\, Béjart Ballet Lausanne\, the Royal Swedish Ballet\, San Francisco Ballet\, Joffrey Ballet\, Frankfurt Ballet\, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He has also collaborated on book projects with artists and poets Richard Tuttle\, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge\, Kiki Smith\, Cecilia Vicuna\, and Barbara Guest. His work is found at the New York Museum of Modern Art in the Department of Books and Illustrated Prints\, at the Whitney Museum\, and the Spencer Collection of the New York Public Library. \nMr. Rosenwasser grew up in New York\, attending Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts\, Cooper Union\, and California Institute of the Arts. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-alonzo-king-lines-ballet/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classic Concert Series,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Robert-Rosenwasser-headshot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T195840Z UID:10000022-1752089400-1752089400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Tessa Lark (violin)\, Joshua Roman (cello)\, and Edgar Meyer (double bass) DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nSupporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation.\n \n \n \n \n \n This collaboration brings together three singular figures in American concert music — virtuoso instrumentalists with fierce classical chops\, deep connections to roots and fiddle music\, and wide-open artistic sensibilities. \nBass virtuoso and seven-time Grammy award winner Edgar Meyer\, genre-crossing Kentucky-born violinist Tessa Lark\, and eclectic cellist Joshua Roman take us on an exhilarating romp through selections by Bach and Edgar Meyer\, including a brand-new work composed especially for this trio. \nPROGRAM \nJohann Sebastian Bach – Sonata for Viola de Gamba in G Major\, BWV 1027     Adagio     Allegro ma non tanto     Andante     Allegro moderato \nEdgar Meyer – Trio 1986     I     II     III     IV \nEdgar Meyer – New Trio (2024)     I     II     III     IV \nEdgar Meyer – Trio 1988     I     II     III     IV \nEdgar Meyer on the Lark/Roman/Meyer program:“In 1986-1988\, I wrote a series of three string trips that I premiered with Daniel Phillips and Carter Brey at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. These were the first longer pieces that I had conceived as such\, and they set the tone for my next four decades. Only one was partially recorded. After meeting Tessa and Joshua a few years ago\, I realized that they were perfect for helping me document this personal milestone. I have now set out to write a new trio for us to “complete the thought.” \nMain photo credit: Robbin Myers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $40 Tier 1$30 Tier 2$20 Tier 3$10 Children (12 and younger) \nApp State Faculty/Staff:10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Contact Box Office for discount code. \nLocal Residents (Ashe\, Avery\, Caldwell\, Watauga\, and Wilkes counties):10% off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3. Zip code required at check out. \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Tessa Lark\n \n \n \n \n \n Violinist\, composer\, arranger\, commissioner\, Stradgrasser \nViolinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time\, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds\, technical agility\, and musical elegance. In 2020 she was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category\, and she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky. \nHighlights of Lark’s 2023-24 season include the world premiere of Carlos Izcaray’s Violin Concerto and performances of Michael Torke’s violin concerto\, Sky – both pieces written for her – as well as her European orchestral debut with the Stuttgart Philharmonic. She also performs with the Virginia Symphony\, Buffalo Philharmonic\, England’s City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra\, and others; and gives duo concerts with double bassist Michael Thurber and jazz guitarist Frank Vignola. \nLark’s newest album\, The Stradgrass Sessions\, was released this past spring. Her debut commercial recording was the Grammy-nominated SKY\, and her discography also includes Fantasy; Invention\, recorded with Michael Thurber; and a live recording of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. \nIn addition to her performance schedule\, Lark champions young aspiring artists and supports the next generation of musicians through her work as Co-host/Creative of NPR’s From the Top. \nLark plays a ca. 1600 G.P. Maggini violin on loan from an anonymous donor through the Stradivari Society of Chicago. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo credit: Lauren Desberg \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Joshua Roman\n \n \n \n \n \n Joshua Roman is a cello soloist and composer\, hailed for his “effortlessly expressive tone… and playful zest for exploration” (New York Times)\, as well as his “extraordinary technical and musical gifts” and “blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom… that goes straight to the heart” (San Francisco Chronicle). His genre-bending programs and wide-ranging collaborations have grown out of an “enthusiasm for musical evolution that is as contagious as his love for the classics” (Seattle Times).  \nCommitted to bringing classical music to new audiences\, Roman has collaborated with world-class artists across genres and disciplines\, including Edgar Meyer\, DJ Spooky\, Tony winner/MacArthur Genius Bill T. Jones\, Grammy Award-winning East African vocalist Somi\, and Tony Award-nominated actor Anna Deavere Smith. His concert of the complete Bach Solo Cello Suites after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election had nearly a million live viewers\, and his solo performance with the YouTube Symphony at Carnegie Hall was viewed by 33 million people across nearly 200 countries\, with Yo-Yo Ma introducing him as “one of the great exemplars of the ideal 21st century musician.” \nAs a soloist with an “exceptionally high quality of performances” (LA Times)\, Roman has performed with leading orchestras including the ​​Los Angeles Philharmonic\, San Francisco Symphony\, Toronto Symphony\, BBC Scottish\, and Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra. As a composer\, he has been commissioned by Music Academy of the West\, Illinois Philharmonic\, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra\, and Roman has also premiered new works composed for him by Mason Bates\, Reena Esmail\, Timo Andres\, Gabriela Lena Frank\, Aaron Jay Kernis\, Lisa Bielawa\, and others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo credit: Shervin Lainez \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Edgar Meyer\n \n \n \n \n \n Hailed by The New Yorker as “…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively unchronicled history of his instrument\,” Edgar Meyer is the only bassist to be awarded both the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize and MacArthur Grant\, solidifying his unparalleled talent in his field. In 2024\, he was honored with his sixth and seventh GRAMMY® Awards for As We Speak\, the second acclaimed studio album released with long-time friend and collaborators Béla Fleck\, Zakir Hussain\, and Rakesh Chaurasia. \n2024 also saw the release of But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?\, a duo album featuring fellow bassist Christian McBride\, as well as a complete recording of Meyer’s three concertos for bass and orchestra with The Knights\, conducted by Eric Jacobsen and produced by Chris Thile. The concerto project includes his Concertino for Bass and 14 Strings\, recorded in 2023 with the Scottish Ensemble led by Jonathan Morton\, who commissioned and toured the piece with Meyer in 2022. \nIn addition to his performing and recording career\, Meyer is a celebrated composer. Most recently\, he was one of five composers commissioned by American violinist Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic for his project The Elements\, which had its world premiere in 2023. \nThis season\, Meyer will tour the US with violinist Tessa Lark and cellist Joshua Roman. The newly formed trio will perform newly commissioned work alongside his string trios composed in 1980. \nMr. Meyer is the subject of an ongoing documentary filmed and produced by Tessa Lark\, Andrew Adair\, and Michael Thurber. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo credit: Jim McGuire URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/tessa-lark-joshua-roman-and-edgar-meyer/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tessa-Joshua-Edgar_photo-cred-Robbin-Myers.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T133218Z UID:10000031-1752066000-1752066000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:ARTtalk: "Mindful Meditations\," cellist Joshua Roman DESCRIPTION:ARTtalk is a series of four events offering intimate\, behind-the-scenes discussions with select artists from the visual and performing arts worlds appearing on the summer series. ARTtalks include: \nJuly 3 at 5pm — “Threading Communities\,” Kelsey Merreck WagnerIntroducing Kelsey Merreck Wagner’s artist’s residency at the Jim Thompson Farm in the Pak Thong Chai District\, Nakhon Ratchasima Province\, Thailand in 2024. Wagner will discuss a selection of the exhibiting artists in Threading: Contemporary Art of Thailand\, on view at the Turchin Center July 3-Dec 6. \nJuly 9 at 1pm — Cellist Joshua Roman: “Mindful Meditation”Cellist\, composer and curator Joshua Roman will discuss “Mindful Meditation\,” a conversation born from a larger project\, Immunity\, which delves into his experiences with long Covid\, the physical and mental work required for his return to the stage\, and how he can help others move beyond their own limitations. Tessa Lark\, Joshua Roman\, and Edgar Meyer will perform on July 9 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 18 at 2pm — Alonzo King LINES BalletSince 1982\, celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet  has collaborated with composers\, musicians\, and visual artists from around the world\, drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions and changing the way people look at ballet. In this intimate chat\, members of the company discuss the juxtaposition of art\, dance and movement. The company will perform on July 19 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \nJuly 23 at 1pm — The 5 BrownsA conversation with the Juilliard-trained sibling piano ensemble on touring and life as musicians. The 5 Browns have released eight albums that have collectively spent over 30 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. The New York Post has proclaimed: “[F]ive pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The ensemble will perform on July 23 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center. \n  \nFor more information\, contact the Turchin Center for Visual Arts at turchincenter@appstate.edu or 828-262-3017. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Joshua Roman\n \n \n \n \n \n Joshua Roman is a cello soloist and composer\, hailed for his “effortlessly expressive tone… and playful zest for exploration” (New York Times)\, as well as his “extraordinary technical and musical gifts” and “blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom… that goes straight to the heart” (San Francisco Chronicle). His genre-bending programs have grown out of an “enthusiasm for musical evolution that is as contagious as his love for the classics” (Seattle Times)\, and he has collaborated with artists including Yo-Yo Ma\, Edgar Meyer\, DJ Spooky\, Tony-winner/MacArthur Genius Bill T. Jones\, Grammy Award-winning East African vocalist Somi\, and Tony Award-nominated actor Anna Deavere Smith. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/arttalk-mindful-meditations-cellist-joshua-roman/ LOCATION:Turchin Center for the Visual Arts\, 423 West King Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States CATEGORIES:ARTtalk,Classic Concert Series,Classical Music,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/web_Roman_2023cShervinLainez-05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183423 CREATED:20250326T123003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T200005Z UID:10000025-1751571000-1751571000@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Celebrating Our Country and Community through Music DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nSupporting Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store and Broyhill Family Foundation. \nFunded in part by the Satie Hunt Broyhill Endowment for the Performing Arts in honor of Dr. William L. Pelto\, former Dean of the Hayes School of Music  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Bring the whole family to an inspiring musical event! Faculty from the Hayes School of Music and young musicians from Cannon Music Camp’s 57th season present an interactive concert for all ages. Celebrating Country and Community through Music kicks off the lead-up to the U.S. Semiquincentennial\, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy familiar tunes performed by soloists\, chamber groups\, singers\, bands\, and keyboardists\, concluding with a thrilling full-orchestra finale. This family-friendly concert connects generations\, celebrates communities\, and promises to inspire. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! \nView the full concert program here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All tickets are General Admission$15 Standard$5 Children (12 and younger) \nAll tickets are subject to NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/celebrating-our-country-and-community-through-music/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dr.-Kellie-Motter-soprano-will-sing-the-National-Anthem.-Photo-by-Lisl-Kuutti-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR